Changing The Rear Brake Linings - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

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13/BRAKE SYSTEM

Changing the rear brake linings

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Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! It is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
Grease the bearing bolt 
the brake caliper support 
100068-10
Swing the brake caliper downwards. Mount and tighten screw .
Specification
Screw, rear brake caliper
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
100069-10
Remove the rear brake linings. (
Remove screw 
Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
Mount the rear brake linings. (
Add brake fluid to level 
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
Mount screw 
100070-10
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
and insert the brake caliper with the bearing bolt into
.
M6
P. 80)
with membrane 
.
P. 80)
.
P. 203)
with membrane 
.
10 Nm
Loctite
®
243™
(7.4 lbf ft)
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